The pre-instructional assessment is an performance assessment administered by a tester to a member of the target audience of the intended instruction, the testee, to determine exiting knowledge and skills prior to taking the instruction. Results of the pre-instructional assessment will be evaluated using a checklist. Depending on demonstrated entry level knowledge and skills, instructional materials may be modified. The pre-instructional assessment will evaluate the instructor's ability to perform the following tasks prior to taking instruction 1) set up and test a microphone to record audio 2) record a narrated PowerPoint presentation reading a sample printed script aloud into a microphone 3) save a recorded PowerPoint presentation to a video file format ready for online delivery. The tester will provide the testee with a printed set of directions for taking the pre-instructional assessment. The testee will be provided with the necessary equipment and materials to complete the pre-instructional assessment. Tester will record date and name of testee, observe and record the testee's performance, and record any additional comments/observations on a printed pre-assessment evaluation sheet in pencil. The evaluation sheet is a checklist that lists all the necessary procedural steps required to complete the pre-instructional assessment.
Instructions for administering Pre-instuctional Assessment (for the tester)
For the pre-instructional assessment, the tester administering the assessment will perform the following:
prepare the learning setting prior to administering the pre-instructional assessment
greet the testee and seat them at a desk with a personal computer
explain the purpose of the pre-instructional assessment
explain how the pre-instructional assessment will be administered
administer the pre-instructional assessment
1. In order to prepare the learning setting prior to administering the pre-instructional assessment, the tester will do the following:
A. Make sure necessary equipment and materials for pre-instructional assessment are present:
desk
chair
personal computer - monitor, keyboard, mouse
USB microphone
printed pre-assessment evaluation test sheet with directions for administering the pre-instructional assessment (for the tester)
printed directions for taking the pre-instructional assessment (for the testee)
start computer and boot into Win XP operating system
check MS Office PPT is installed on computer
check Camtasia Studio 7 trail version is installed on computer
check that microphone has been disconnected from computer
check that any open windows on the desktop are closed
check pre-instructional assessment sample PPT file is located on computer desktop
C. Place USB microphone on desk in direct line of site of the testee (near monitor or keyboard)
D. Place printed pre-instructional assessment sample narrative script to be read aloud and recorded over PowerPoint presentation on desk in direct line of site of the testee (near monitor or keyboard)
E. Place printed directions for taking the pre-instructional assessment (for the testee) on desk in direct line of site of the testee (near monitor or keyboard)
2. Once the testee is present, greet them and seat the testee in a chair at a desk facing the personal computer
3. Explain the purpose of the pre-instructional assessment to the testee:
The purpose of the pre-instructional assessment is to evaluate the testee's entry level knowledge and skills prior to taking instruction by assessing the testee's ability to 1) set up and test a microphone to record audio 2) record a narrated PowerPoint presentation reading a sample printed script aloud into a microphone 3) save a recorded PowerPoint presentation to a video file format ready for online delivery.
4. Explain how the pre-instructional assessment will be administered to the testee:
the tester will present the testee with printed directions for taking the pre-instructional assessment prior to taking the assessment
the tester will allow the testee to briefly review the directions before beginning the assessment
the testee will have 60 min to complete the assessment
the assessment is comprised of three main tasks 1) set up and test a microphone to record audio 2) record a narrated PowerPoint presentation reading a sample printed script aloud into a microphone 3) save a recorded PowerPoint presentation to a video file format ready for online delivery
in the instance the testee becomes stuck and cannot proceed, the testee may indicate such to the tester and the assessment will be finished
at the end of 60 min, the completion of the task or the testee is no longer able to continue the procees, whichever comes first, the assessment will be finished
5. Administer the pre-instructional assessment:
the tester will present the testee with printed directions for taking the assessment prior to taking the assessment
the tester will allow the testee to briefly review the directions before beginning the assessment
the tester will observe the testee and evaluate their performance for each step in the three main tasks
the tester will mark an X in the yes column next to each sub step in each of the three main tasks on pre-assessment evaluation sheet that is performed correctly
the tester will mark an X in the no column next to each sub step in each of the three main tasks on pre-assessment evaluation sheet that is performed incorrectly (missed or skipped steps are performed incorrectly)
the tester will mark any comments or observations in the comments column of the pre-assessment evaluation sheet
the tester will stop the assessment at any point in the assessment upon indication from the testee that the testee is not able to proceed
at the end of 60 min, the completion of the task or at a point the testee is no longer able to continue the assessment, whichever comes first, the assessment will be finished
at the completion of the assessment, inform the testee the assessment is finished
Directions for Taking Pre-instructional Assessment (for the testee)
Using the provided equipment (personal computer, computer monitor, computer keyboard, computer mouse, USB microphone, sample PowerPoint presentation, and printed sample narrative script) record a narrated PowerPoint presentation and save the file to a video file format ready for online delivery. The pre-instructional assessment must be completed in 60 minutes. The pre-instructional assessment will be complete when you have correctly performed each of the three main tasks necessary to record and save a narrated PowerPoint presentation in the specified order.
Set up and test a microphone to record audio
Record a narrated PowerPoint presentation
Save the file to a video file format ready for online delivery
The purpose of the pre-instructional assessment is to determine prior knowledge and skills for creating a narrated PowerPoint presentation prior to taking instruction. In the event you are not able to proceed, you may tell the tester you are not able to proceed and the pre-instructional assessment will stop.
At the completion of the pre-instructional assessment, please close all open applications and windows on the desktop and unplug the USB microphone and place it on the desk.
Pre-Instructional Assessment
Performance Objective
Step
Yes
No
Comments
Set up and Test Microphone
1.1 Open sample PowerPoint file
1.1.1. Locate sample PowerPoint file on computer desktop
1.1.2. Double click PowerPoint file to open sample PowerPoint file on the computer desktop
1.2 Connect USB microphone to computer
1.2.1. Locate USB microphone
1.2.2. Locate USB microphone connector on USB microphone
1.2.3. Locate USB port on computer
1.2.4. Plug USB microphone connector into USB port on computer
1.3. Recognize Camtasia PowerPoint Add-in audio record option is activated
1.3.1. Locate PowerPoint application on computer desktop
1.3.2. Locate ribbon in PowerPoint application
1.3.3. Locate Add-ins tab in ribbon of PowerPoint application
1.3.4. Click Add-in tab in ribbon of PowerPoint application to display customs toolbars
1.3.5. Locate Camtasia PowerPoint Add-in custom tool bar in Add-in ribbon
1.3.6. Locate microphone icon in the Camtasia PowerPoint Add-in custom tool bar
1.3.7. Recognize PowerPoint Add-in audio record option is activated when microphone icon is surrounded by an orange box then proceed to step 1.4
1.3.7.a Recognize microphone icon is not surrounded by an orange box, click microphone icon to activate Camtasia PowerPoint Add-in audio recording option then proceed to step 1.4
1.6.1. Locate Volume adjustment slider bar in Camtasia Studio recording options window
1.6.2. Speak naturally into microphone
1.6.3. Click on volume adjustment slider and move until a solid green bar fills approximately 1/2 of audio recording level box
1.6.4. Locate the OK button in the Camtasia Studio recording options window
1.6.5. Click the OK button in the Camtasia Studio recording options window to close the window, then proceed to step 2
Record Narrated PowerPoint presentation
2.1. Launch sample PowerPoint file and open Camtasia Studio Recording window
2.1.1. Locate Camtasia PowerPoint Add-in custom tool bar in the Add-in ribbon
2.1.2. Locate Record icon in Camtasia PowerPoint Add-in custom tool bar
2.1.3. Click Record icon to launch sample PowerPoint slide show presentation and open Camtasia Studio Recording window
2.2. Record spoken audio narration over sample PowerPoint presentation slides
2.2.1. Locate sample printed script
2.2.2. Locate Camtasia Studio Recording window on computer desktop
2.2.3. Locate "Click to begin recording" button in Camtasia Studio Recording window
2.2.4. Click "Click to begin recording button" to start PowerPoint presentation and begin recording audio
2.2.5. Narrate first slide
2.2.5.a. Locate block of text labeled 1 on sample printed script
2.2.5.b. Read block of text labeled 1 into the microphone with normal speaking voice until finished
2.2.6. Advance to next slide
2.2.6.a .Locate arrow keys on computer keyboard
2.2.6.b. Press right arrow key on keyboard to advance PowerPoint presentation to next slide
2.2.7. Narrate second slide
2.2.7.a. Locate block of text labeled 2 on sample printed script
2.2.7.b. Read block of text labeled 2 into the microphone with normal speaking voice until finished
2.2.8. Advance to next slide
2.2.8.a. Locate arrow keys on computer keyboard
2.2.8.b. Press right arrow key on keyboard to advance PowerPoint presentation to next slide
2.2.9. Narrate third slide
2.2.9.a. Locate block of text labeled 3 on sample printed script
2.2.9.b. Read block of text labeled 3 into the microphone with normal speaking voice until finished
2.3. Stop recording
2.3.1. Locate ESC key on computer keyboard
2.3.2. Press ESC key on computer keyboard to open Save Camtasia Recording As... window
Save File in Format for Online Delivery
3.1. Save recorded narrated sample PowerPoint presentation
3.1.1 Locate Save Camtasia Recording As... window on computer desktop
3.1.2. Locate File name field in Save Camtasia Recording As... window
3.1.3. Type "Sample Presentation" in the File name field
3.1.4. Locate Save button in Save Camtasia Recording As... window
3.1.5. Click Save button to open Camtasia Studio for PowerPoint window
3.1.6. Locate Camtasia Studio for PowerPoint window on computer desktop
3.1.7. Locate "Edit your recording option" radio button in Camtasia Studio for PowerPoint window
3.1.8. Select "Edit your recording option" radio button in Camtasia Studio for PowerPoint window
3.1.9. Locate OK button in Camtasia Studio for PowerPoint window
3.1.10. Click OK button to launch Camtasia Studio application and open Camtasia Studio Evaluation window
3.2. Activate trial version of Camtasia Studio 7 application
3.2.1. Locate Camtasia Studio Evaluation window on computer desktop
3.2.2. Locate Finish button in Camtasia Studio Evaluation window
3.2.3. Click Finish button, to open Camtasia application window and Editing Dimensions window
3.3. Set recorded sample PowerPoint presentation video dimensions
3.3.1. Locate Editing Dimensions window on computer desktop
3.3.2. Locate Dimensions drop down menu in Editing Dimensions window
3.3.3. Click Dimensions drop down menu button to display list of dimensions
3.3.4. Locate "800 x 600 full screen viewing" option in Dimensions drop down menu
3.3.5. Click "800 x 600 full screen viewing" option in Dimensions drop down menu
3.3.6. Locate OK button in Editing Dimensions window
3.3.7. Click OK button in Editing Dimensions window to save selection and close Editing Dimensions window
3.4. Produce recorded sample PowerPoint presentation video
3.4.1. Locate Camtasia application window on computer deskto
3.4.2. Locate Produce and Share drop down menu in Camtasia application window
3.4.3. Click Produce and Share drop down menu in Camtasia application window to open Production Wizard window
3.4.4. Locate Production Wizard window on computer desktop
3.4.5. Locate drop down menu in Production Wizard window
3.4.6. Click drop down menu in Production Wizard window to open drop down menu and display production options
3.4.7. Locate CD option in Production Wizard window drop down menu
3.4.8. Click CD option in Production Wizard window drop down menu
3.4.9. Locate Next button at bottom of Production Wizard pop up window
3.4.10. Click OK button to advance to next screen in Production Wizard window
3.5. Save recorded sample PowerPoint presentation video
3.5.1. Locate Production name field in Production Wizard window
3.5.2. Type "Sample Presentation" in Production name field
3.5.3. Locate Finish button in Production Wizard window
3.5.4. Click Finish button to begin rendering video, when computer is finished rendering video Camtasia player window will automatically open and play recorded narrated PowerPoint presentation video
3.6. Complete saving process of narrated Sample Presentation file
3.6.1. Close Camtasia player window on computer desktop
3.6.1.a. Locate Camtasia player window on computer desktop
3.6.1.b. Locate close button in Camtasia player window title bar
3.6.1.c. Click close buton to close Camtasia player window
3.6.2. Close Production Results window on computer desktop
3.6.2.a. Locate Production Results window on computer desktop
3.6.2.b. Locate Finish button in Production Results window
3.6.2.c. Click Finish button in Production Results window
Pre-instructional Assessment
The pre-instructional assessment is an performance assessment administered by a tester to a member of the target audience of the intended instruction, the testee, to determine exiting knowledge and skills prior to taking the instruction. Results of the pre-instructional assessment will be evaluated using a checklist. Depending on demonstrated entry level knowledge and skills, instructional materials may be modified. The pre-instructional assessment will evaluate the instructor's ability to perform the following tasks prior to taking instruction 1) set up and test a microphone to record audio 2) record a narrated PowerPoint presentation reading a sample printed script aloud into a microphone 3) save a recorded PowerPoint presentation to a video file format ready for online delivery. The tester will provide the testee with a printed set of directions for taking the pre-instructional assessment. The testee will be provided with the necessary equipment and materials to complete the pre-instructional assessment. Tester will record date and name of testee, observe and record the testee's performance, and record any additional comments/observations on a printed pre-assessment evaluation sheet in pencil. The evaluation sheet is a checklist that lists all the necessary procedural steps required to complete the
pre-instructional assessment.
Instructions for administering Pre-instuctional Assessment (for the tester)
For the pre-instructional assessment, the tester administering the assessment will perform the following:
1. In order to prepare the learning setting prior to administering the pre-instructional assessment, the tester will do the following:
A. Make sure necessary equipment and materials for pre-instructional assessment are present:
B. Set up the personal computer:
C. Place USB microphone on desk in direct line of site of the testee (near monitor or keyboard)
D. Place printed pre-instructional assessment sample narrative script to be read aloud and recorded over PowerPoint presentation on desk in direct line of site of the testee (near monitor or keyboard)
E. Place printed directions for taking the pre-instructional assessment (for the testee) on desk in direct line of site of the testee (near monitor or keyboard)
2. Once the testee is present, greet them and seat the testee in a chair at a desk facing the personal computer
3. Explain the purpose of the pre-instructional assessment to the testee:
4. Explain how the pre-instructional assessment will be administered to the testee:
5. Administer the pre-instructional assessment:
Directions for Taking Pre-instructional Assessment (for the testee)
Using the provided equipment (personal computer, computer monitor, computer keyboard, computer mouse, USB microphone, sample PowerPoint presentation, and printed sample narrative script) record a narrated PowerPoint presentation and save the file to a video file format ready for online delivery. The
pre-instructional assessment must be completed in 60 minutes. The pre-instructional assessment will be complete when you have correctly performed each of the three main tasks necessary to record and save a narrated PowerPoint presentation in the specified order.
The purpose of the pre-instructional assessment is to determine prior knowledge and skills for creating a narrated PowerPoint presentation prior to taking instruction. In the event you are not able to proceed, you may tell the tester you are not able to proceed and the
pre-instructional assessment will stop.
At the completion of the pre-instructional assessment, please close all open applications and windows on the desktop and unplug the USB microphone and place it on the desk.
Pre-Instructional Assessment
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